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By Dom Cioffi Autumn brings many changes to the environment with its unique colors, sounds and scents. For me, the impending fall has always reignited my love of jogging, in large part so I can get out and absorb the aforementioned stimulus. I like to run throughout the year but my interest usually falls off…

Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Twangtown Paramours will perform for the fifth consecutive year at Brandon Music, Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m. The husband and wife’s acoustic “Sophisticated Americana” sound is a hybrid of the Nashville and Austin music scenes that continues to captivate audiences. Both MaryBeth Zamer and Mike T. Lewis are known for their…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg People call Rick Webb an idiot. I do; and you can, too, because he makes up one half of The Idiots, his duo with Aaron Normand. The Idiots will be playing every Monday night at JAX Food and Games in Killington starting this winter. In the meantime, catch Webb solo there,…

Saturday, Oct. 13, 5 p.m.—HARTLAND—The Windsor County Democrats Committee will hold its popular Pasta and Politics dinner at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Damon Hall in Hartland. Special invited guests include: Sen. Patrick Leahy, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Peter Welch, candidate for governor Christine Hallquist, Secretary of State Jim Condos, Treasurer Beth Pearce,…

Saturday, Oct. 13, 4:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—On Saturday, Oct. 13 The Beast is celebrating the Killington summer crowd -– mountain bike and Beast365 pass holders. This appreciation party is more than a typical backyard gathering. Hot off the press is this year’s edition of 4241’ Magazine, and Killington Resort is honoring those that contribute by sharing their…

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—The Fair Haven Historical Society and the Friends of the Library are hosting a Charter Day event on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at the library. Vincent Feeney will visit with a talk on Levi Allen, Ethan Allen’s black sheep brother. Levi Allen was an outsider within his own…

WOODSTOCK—The Woodstock Inn & Resort Corporation is under new leadership. After Gary Thulander resigned as general manager this summer, the Woodstock Foundation Trustees Director Douglas Horne announced the formation of a new senior management team to lead future enhancement of guest services. John Hallowell was appointed president and managing director of the inn, Paul Ramsey…

RUTLAND—More than 260 residents from the Rutland area joined the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 8 in Main Street Park. Participants raised more than $37,000 to fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. Though the amount raised was short of the goal of $45,000, the local committee is still urging the community…

Friday & Saturday, Oct. 12-13—RUTLAND—Award-winning Rutland Youth Theatre presents one of the most beautiful of all fairy tales, “The Snow Queen” by Hans Christian Andersen, adapted by Stewart Paterson with music by Savourna Stevenson. Produced by Saskia Hagen Groom and directed by Mikki Lane, the timeless appeal of “The Snow Queen” lies in its persuasion…

By Rep. Jim Harrison With the Nov. 6. Election Day coming fast, it may be time to take a look at potential issues that may be before the Legislature next January.  No doubt, the ones listed are just a sampling of topics. There are also inevitably “sleeper” issues that seem to pop up each session…

By Katy Savage Whenever Molly sees water, she can’t control herself. “She gets really hyper,” said Michael Cimonette. “Whether it’s a pool or a lake, she doesn’t care.” Cimonette, of Pittsford, has to hold Molly, his 1-year-old Labrador Retriever, back from running and jumping out of his truck to get to the water. “She doesn’t…

RUTLAND—In front of a sold-out crowd at the Paramount Theatre, Praveen Keshava, ophthalmologist and owner of Central Vermont Eye Care, and Sam Ho, a dance instructor at Cobra Gymnastics and Dance Center, were presented with the Mirror Ball Trophy as the Judges Choice at the eighth annual Dancing with the Rutland Stars. Mike McClallen, an…

By Katy Savage The Killington World Cup Committee has given 17 ski organizations across seven Northeastern states grants to expand youth skiing and riding. Local ski foundations and organizations received a total of $207,000 from the KWCC’s first grant awards. The KWCC formed last year. It raises money by selling VIP packages for the World…